Cardiology
Learn about cardiology to understand your cardiovascular health, discuss risks and plan follow-up. Find information from questions to ask at your visit to choosing a doctor.
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Learn about cardiology to understand your cardiovascular health, discuss risks and plan follow-up. Find information from questions to ask at your visit to choosing a doctor.
When you should not wait
For signs of a heart attack such as chest pressure or tightness, pain spreading to the arm or jaw, or severe shortness of breath, do not wait for an appointment; call 112.
Cardiovascular conditions
Assessment and follow-up of diseases of the blood vessels supplying the heart.
Blood pressure and risk assessment
Considering high blood pressure, cholesterol and cardiovascular risk factors together.
Rhythm and palpitations
Assessment of palpitations and heart rhythm concerns.
Heart function
Individual follow-up planning for conditions such as heart failure and valve disease.
What to expect at your consultation
- History and examination: Your symptoms, family history of heart disease, medicines and previous procedures are assessed.
- Deciding which tests are needed: An ECG (recording of the heart’s electrical activity), echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) or other tests may be needed. Not every patient has the same investigations.
- Discussing follow-up and treatment: Treatment, lifestyle habits and follow-up timing are discussed based on the results; another specialist’s assessment is arranged if needed.
Prepare before your visit
- Bring any previous ECG, echocardiogram, angiography and discharge reports.
- Prepare your medicine and allergy list and any blood pressure measurements.
- Ask the relevant department whether your planned test requires fasting or medicine adjustments. Do not stop medicines on your own.
Can I discuss heart health without symptoms?
Cardiovascular risk is not assessed from symptoms alone. You can discuss family history, existing conditions and lifestyle with your doctor.
Will I have angiography at the first visit?
Angiography is not routine at every visit. Assessment determines whether it is needed; if planned, preparation, benefits and risks should be explained.
Can the consultation and tests be completed on the same day?
This depends on the required tests and department scheduling. Ask the hospital about the scope and how results will be discussed before your appointment.
Find a doctor
Before you visit
Bring previous reports and a list of your medicines. Ask the relevant team whether your planned examination requires specific preparation.
Patient guideThis information is general and does not replace individual diagnosis or treatment advice. Discuss your own situation with your healthcare team.